What a Hoot PJ Set

Description

I made these PJ pants for my daughter from the pants pattern (with an added back pocket) included in the same pattern pack as the top and dress. I thought it would be fun to make a little pillow to coordinate with her PJs. The owl pillow is my first completely original creations. I just used scrapes from my stash and came up with this. I would make a couple of changes but she still turned out quite cute.

The elastic waist band was quite a chore, though it may have just been first attempt frustrations. One question though, is there some sort of tool that I don’t know about to pull the elastic through the casing? It can’t have to be as difficult as it was.

It seems like there should be some sort of contraption that hooks to the elastic that is longer than a safety pin or bobby pin. I think that would be SO helpful. Hmmm, maybe I should invent one and make millions ;).

Cute pillow! Most people stick a safety pin through the elastic and drag it through the casing. I’ve lost all my safety pins so I’ve been puncturing my elastic with a bobby pin and pulling it through in the same way. It’s a lot easier with something firm to grab onto inside the casing. Good job sticking with it though, these are super cute!

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